{"title":"EV Charging Cable Accessories","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eEV charging cable accessories\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ev-cable-carrier-case\"\u003eEV Charging Cable Bag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZipped and weatherproof, keeps a wet lead out of the boot carpet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 10m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ev-cable-bag\"\u003eEV Cable Bag, hardback zipped case\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRigid sided, holds its shape in a boot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 10m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ev-charging-cable-bag-hard\"\u003eEV Cable Storage Bag, hardback\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard shell storage for a coiled lead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ev-cable-bag-hard-version\"\u003eEV Cable Carry Case, hard shell\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtective case for transport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 10m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/large-ev-charging-cable-bag\"\u003eLarge EV Cable Storage Bag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSized for the longer leads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 15m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ev-charging-cable-wall-bracket\"\u003eEV Charging Cable Wall Bracket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHangs a coiled lead beside the charge point instead of on the floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStorage for a cable that lives in a boot\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charging cable comes back into the car wet, gritty and sometimes oily, and a boot carpet is a poor place to put it. Everything on this page exists to solve that, and the choice comes down to whether you want something soft that packs away or something rigid that holds its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe table gives the maximum cable length each item takes, which is the only specification that really matters when you are choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow the models differ, and where it matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA zipped weatherproof bag is the everyday answer. It rolls up when empty, keeps water off the boot floor and costs the least, and for a 5 or 10 metre lead used a few times a week it is all most people need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hardback or hard shell case is the choice if the cable travels a lot or shares the boot with luggage. It keeps its shape, protects the connector heads from being crushed and stacks rather than slumping. The trade off is that it takes the same space whether it is full or empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wall bracket solves a different problem. A coiled cable on a garage floor gets stood on, driven over and left in standing water, all of which damage the outer sheath long before the conductors give up. Hanging it beside the charge point is the single cheapest thing you can do to make a lead last.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize by the longest cable you own rather than the one you use most. A 15 metre lead will not go into a bag made for 10, and a bag that is slightly too large costs nothing in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOne thing worth knowing about cable care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoil a cable loosely in wide loops rather than tightly around your arm. Tight repeated coiling in the same place works the copper and the sheath at the same bend, and that is where a lead eventually fails. Let it dry before it goes into a closed bag if you can, though none of these are airtight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow the cables are made\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree next working day delivery applies to everything on this page, and our cables themselves carry a two year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the cables these are made to hold, see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/type-2-charging-cables\"\u003eType 2 range\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/type-1-charging-cables\"\u003eType 1 range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"evp-see-also\"\u003eThe bag that fits most orders holds a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/10m-ev-charging-cables\"\u003e10m charging cable\u003c\/a\u003e; the cables themselves are under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/our-ev-cables\"\u003eevery cable we sell\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCable storage questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich bag do I need for a 10m cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny of the 10m rated bags or cases. The large storage bag takes up to 15m if you own a longer lead as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSoft bag or hard case?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA soft zipped bag for everyday use, because it packs away when empty. A hard case if the cable shares the boot with luggage or travels a lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the wall bracket worth it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the cheapest way to make a cable last. A coiled lead on a garage floor gets stood on, driven over and left in water, all of which damage the sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I coil a charging cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoosely, in wide loops, and vary where the bends fall. Tight repeated coiling at the same point is where a lead eventually fails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo these fit any brand of cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. They are sized by cable length rather than by connector, so they take a Type 1 or Type 2 lead equally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- faq-schema --\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which bag do I need for a 10m cable?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Any of the 10m rated bags or cases. The large storage bag takes up to 15m if you own a longer lead as well.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Soft bag or hard case?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A soft zipped bag for everyday use, because it packs away when empty. A hard case if the cable shares the boot with luggage or travels a lot.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the wall bracket worth it?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is the cheapest way to make a cable last. A coiled lead on a garage floor gets stood on, driven over and left in water, all of which damage the sheath.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How should I coil a charging cable?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Loosely, in wide loops, and vary where the bends fall. Tight repeated coiling at the same point is where a lead eventually fails.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do these fit any brand of cable?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. They are sized by cable length rather than by connector, so they take a Type 1 or Type 2 lead equally.\"}}],\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.ev-power.co.uk\/collections\/accessories#faq\"}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c!-- \/faq-schema --\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ev-cable-carrier-case","title":"EV Charging Cable Bag, Zipped and Weatherproof","description":"\u003ctable class=\"evp-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharging cables up to 10m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClosure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull length zip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeather\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWipe clean and water resistant outer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCarrying\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwin handles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeeping a damp lead off the boot carpet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe problem it actually solves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA charging lead spends its life outdoors and then gets put in a carpeted box. Two wet weeks later the boot smells of road grit, there is a grey tide mark under the parcel shelf, and everything that touches the cable picks up a black smear. Nobody buys a bag on day one. Most people buy one by month three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the everyday answer: a zipped bag with a wipeable outer that takes a coiled lead up to ten metres, keeps the water in the bag rather than in the carpet, and has handles so it comes out in one movement rather than four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat fits, and how to coil it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTen metres of 32A cable coils down to something that drops in comfortably. A fifteen or twenty metre lead does not, and for those there is a larger bag in the range. Coil in loose loops the width of your forearm rather than tight turns, which is easier on the sheath and quicker to pay out at the other end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the lead goes away wet, unzip it at home and let it dry rather than leaving it sealed for a fortnight. The bag protects the car, not the cable, and a cable left damp in a closed bag stays damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it earns its place\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the boot, mostly. It also makes the difference on a shared driveway or a car park where the lead has to come out and go back every day, and it stops the connectors rolling loose and collecting grit in the pins, which is the failure nobody notices until the car throws a charging fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"evp-see-also\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/10m-ev-charging-cables\"\u003e10m charging cable\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/accessories\"\u003eaccessories\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/large-ev-charging-cable-bag\"\u003elarge bag for 15m and 20m\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCable bag questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size cable does this bag take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to a 10m charging cable coiled in loose loops. A 5m lead leaves room to spare. For 15m and 20m leads use the larger bag in the range, which is built for the extra bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it waterproof?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer is water resistant and wipes clean, which is what matters when a wet cable goes into a dry boot. It is not a sealed dry bag, so open it up at home and let a soaked lead dry rather than leaving it shut for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit in a small boot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoiled properly it takes up about the space of a shopping bag, and it stacks under a parcel shelf in most hatchbacks. The point is that it stops the cable sprawling across the whole floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a bag if my cable came with one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome cars ship with a thin fabric sleeve, which is better than nothing and worse than this. If yours is already split at the seams, or the zip has gone, that is the usual reason people arrive on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- faq-schema --\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What size cable does this bag take?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Up to a 10m charging cable coiled in loose loops. A 5m lead leaves room to spare. For 15m and 20m leads use the larger bag in the range, which is built for the extra bulk.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it waterproof?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The outer is water resistant and wipes clean, which is what matters when a wet cable goes into a dry boot. 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If yours is already split at the seams, or the zip has gone, that is the usual reason people arrive on this page.\"}}],\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.ev-power.co.uk\/products\/ev-cable-carrier-case#faq\"}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c!-- \/faq-schema --\u003e","brand":"EV Power","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35854726004894,"sku":"EVPOW-BAG","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/3880\/6174\/files\/bag-1.jpg?v=1789284103"},{"product_id":"large-ev-charging-cable-bag","title":"Large EV Cable Storage Bag, up to 15m","description":"\u003ctable class=\"evp-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharging cables up to 15m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClosure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeather\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater resistant, wipe clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCarrying\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandles, loaded weight is the point here\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15m and 20m leads that will not fit a standard bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLong leads need a bigger bag than you think\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fifteen metre cable is not a ten metre cable with a bit added. It is close to double the bulk and a noticeable amount of weight, and forcing it into a standard bag ends with a strained zip and a bag that will not close. This one is cut for that size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have bought long deliberately, for a shared car park or a charger fitted at the wrong end of the drive, this is the bag that goes with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandling the weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLoaded, it is a two hand lift for most people, so think about where it sits in the boot. Low and against the back seats beats perched on a parcel shelf. In a garage, a wall bracket is the better home for a lead this long and the bag then does the travelling rather than the storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLooking after a long cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoil in wide loops and resist the temptation to pull it tight. Long cables get dragged more than short ones, so check the sheath near the connectors every few months for nicks, and keep the pins out of the grit at the bottom of the bag by laying the heads on top of the coil rather than under it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"evp-see-also\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/15m-ev-charging-cables\"\u003e15m cable\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/20m-ev-charging-cables\"\u003e20m cable\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ev-cable-carrier-case\"\u003estandard carry case\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLarge cable bag questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this hold a 20m charging cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is specified up to 15m and a 20m lead is a tight fit, depending on how loosely you coil it. If your lead is 20m, coil it wide, expect the bag to be full, and consider a wall bracket for home storage with the bag used for carrying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from the standard cable bag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize. The standard bag is cut for leads up to 10m, which covers most drivers. This one is built for the 15m and 20m cables that will not go into it without a fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in the garage rather than the car?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and for a long lead that is often better. A bag on a shelf keeps the dust off. If the cable lives at home rather than travelling, a wall bracket holds it without coiling at all, which is kinder to the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the bag waterproof?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater resistant and wipe clean, which is what a wet lead in a dry boot needs. Open it to dry the cable at home rather than leaving a soaked lead sealed in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- faq-schema --\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Will this hold a 20m charging cable?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is specified up to 15m and a 20m lead is a tight fit, depending on how loosely you coil it. If your lead is 20m, coil it wide, expect the bag to be full, and consider a wall bracket for home storage with the bag used for carrying.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How is it different from the standard cable bag?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Size. The standard bag is cut for leads up to 10m, which covers most drivers. 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Open it to dry the cable at home rather than leaving a soaked lead sealed in.\"}}],\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.ev-power.co.uk\/products\/large-ev-charging-cable-bag#faq\"}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c!-- \/faq-schema --\u003e","brand":"EV Power","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46903527735493,"sku":"EVPOWBAGLG-1","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/3880\/6174\/files\/P231027101854-Side-tiff-7.jpg?v=1789284220"},{"product_id":"ev-cable-bag","title":"EV Cable Bag, Hardback Zipped Case","description":"\u003ctable class=\"evp-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback shell with a zipped opening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCables up to 10m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeather\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof outer, dust and corrosion resistant lining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCarrying\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarry handles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoots that get loaded with shopping and kit on top\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the hardback version exists\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA soft bag sags the moment anything is put on top of it, and a boot gets everything put on top of it. This version holds its shape, so the cable underneath keeps its coil and the connector heads are not being pressed into by a crate of shopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the choice if your boot is working luggage space rather than a place the cable lives alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat goes in it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA coiled lead up to ten metres, and enough room left for the granny charger control box if you carry one. Keep the connector heads on top of the coil so grit does not gather around the pins, which is where charging faults start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLooking after it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the outside down when the cable has been dragged through a wet car park. Leave the zip open at home if the lead went in damp. The shell will take a knock, but the cable inside still prefers to dry out between sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"evp-see-also\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ev-cable-carrier-case\"\u003ezipped carry case\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/10m-ev-charging-cables\"\u003e10m charging cable\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/accessories\"\u003eaccessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHardback cable bag questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between this and a soft bag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell. This one keeps its shape under load, so the cable is not crushed when the boot is full. A soft bag packs flatter when empty and costs less. Both keep a wet lead off the carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it fit a 10m cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, coiled in loose loops, with a little room left over. A 15m lead needs the large bag in the range instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it properly waterproof?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer sheds water and wipes clean, and the lining resists dust and corrosion. Treat it as protection for your boot rather than a sealed case, and let a soaked cable dry out at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be stacked on in the boot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is what the hard shell is for. It will take the weight of ordinary boot loading without the lead inside being squashed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- faq-schema --\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between this and a soft bag?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The shell. This one keeps its shape under load, so the cable is not crushed when the boot is full. 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It will take the weight of ordinary boot loading without the lead inside being squashed.\"}}],\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.ev-power.co.uk\/products\/ev-cable-bag#faq\"}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c!-- \/faq-schema --\u003e","brand":"EV Power","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46903527801029,"sku":"EVPOWBAG","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/3880\/6174\/files\/Type-1-to-Type-1-Charging-Cable-2.jpg?v=1789284160"},{"product_id":"ev-charging-cable-bag-hard","title":"EV Cable Carry Case, Hard Shell","description":"\u003ctable class=\"evp-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard shell case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhat it holds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA coiled lead and a control box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeather\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWipe clean, water resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClosure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrivers who want the cable protected, not just contained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProtection rather than tidiness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEverything else in this range is a bag, and a bag keeps your boot clean. This is a case, and a case also keeps the cable intact. The difference shows up over years rather than weeks: no crushed coils, no pressure on the connector heads, no grit ground into the pins by a sliding toolbox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the car is a work vehicle, or the boot carries anything heavier than shopping, this is the one that survives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it takes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA coiled charging lead with room for the control box of a portable charger alongside it. Lay the heads on top of the coil, zip it, and it will sit under a load without complaint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it lives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the boot for most owners, since that is where the cable needs to be. At home it stacks on a shelf without slumping, which a soft bag will not do. If the lead never leaves the house, a wall bracket is a cheaper answer and kinder to the cable, because nothing gets coiled at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"evp-see-also\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ev-cable-bag-hard-version\"\u003ehardback storage bag\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/10m-ev-charging-cables\"\u003e10m charging cable\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/accessories\"\u003eaccessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHard carry case questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a case over a bag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of what happens on top of it. A case takes the load and the cable inside keeps its shape, so the connectors are never pressed or twisted. A bag is lighter and cheaper and does the job of keeping your boot clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my 10m cable fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, coiled loosely, with space for a control box beside it. For 15m and 20m leads, the large bag in the range is the one that swallows the bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it waterproof?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell is water resistant and wipes clean. Open it up at home if the cable went away wet, since a sealed case holds moisture in as effectively as it keeps it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it stop the connectors getting damaged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the main reason to buy it. Connector pins collect grit and take knocks when a lead rolls loose in a boot, and that is what eventually produces an intermittent charging fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- faq-schema --\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why choose a case over a bag?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Because of what happens on top of it. 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Connector pins collect grit and take knocks when a lead rolls loose in a boot, and that is what eventually produces an intermittent charging fault.\"}}],\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.ev-power.co.uk\/products\/ev-charging-cable-bag-hard#faq\"}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c!-- \/faq-schema --\u003e","brand":"EV Power","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46903527899333,"sku":"EVPOW-BAG-1","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/3880\/6174\/files\/bag-1_f0d622fa-a786-4362-b73b-f53f8d683646.jpg?v=1789284235"},{"product_id":"ev-cable-bag-hard-version","title":"EV Cable Storage Bag, Hardback, 10m","description":"\u003ctable class=\"evp-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback, zipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to a 10m charging cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeather\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof, dust and corrosion resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCarrying\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarry handles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA tidy cable at the lowest price in the range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe cheap fix for a messy boot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot everyone wants to think hard about cable storage. This is the entry point: a hardback zipped bag, handles, waterproof outer, holds a ten metre lead, done. It costs less than a tank of screenwash and stops the single most common complaint new EV owners have about their car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get for the money\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA zipped opening rather than a drawstring, so grit stays out. A hardback panel that stops the bag folding in half when the boot is loaded. A lining that resists dust and the corrosion that comes with damp. Handles that let you lift it out with the shopping still in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to spend more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStep up to the hard shell case if the boot carries heavy kit, or to the large bag if the lead is fifteen metres or longer. If the cable lives in a garage rather than the car, the wall bracket is the better answer and costs less again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"evp-see-also\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ev-charging-cable-bag-hard\"\u003ehard carry case\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/10m-ev-charging-cables\"\u003e10m charging cable\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/accessories\"\u003eaccessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage bag questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does hardback mean here?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stiffened panel in the base and back, so the bag keeps its shape rather than collapsing when something is set on top. It is not a rigid case, and the hard shell carry case is the option to take if you want that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take a 10m cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, coiled in loose loops. Longer leads need the large bag, which is cut for 15m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it worth it at this price?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt replaces a grey tide mark on your boot carpet, so most owners think so. There is no clever engineering in a cable bag: it needs to zip, keep water off the carpet and not fall apart, and this does those three things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it for other things?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of people use them for jump leads, tow ropes and wet walking boots. Anything you would rather not have loose in the boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- faq-schema --\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does hardback mean here?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A stiffened panel in the base and back, so the bag keeps its shape rather than collapsing when something is set on top. 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On the garage floor it gets walked on and swept up with everything else. Draped over the wall box it slides off by morning. In the boot it is out of the way but you are carrying it around for no reason if you only ever charge at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA bracket answers it. The lead hangs in wide loops beside the charge point, off the ground, out of the way of feet and tyres, and it takes three minutes to hook up and unhook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy hanging beats coiling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA cable hung in loose loops is under less strain than one coiled into a bag every night, and the connector heads sit in the air rather than in the grit at the bottom of a boot. Over a few years that is the difference between a cable that still looks new and one with a scuffed sheath and dull pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo fixings, and the only real decision is height. Set it so the loops clear the floor with the heaviest cable you own hanging on it, and close enough to the charge point that you are not walking the lead across the space. On a rendered wall use the right plug for the substrate rather than the one in the drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"evp-see-also\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ev-cable-carrier-case\"\u003ecarry case\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/type-2-to-type-2-charging-cables\"\u003eType 2 to Type 2 cable\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/accessories\"\u003eaccessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWall bracket questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it hold a 20m cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, hung in wide loops, and a long lead is exactly the case where a bracket beats a bag. Set the height so the bottom loop clears the floor when the full weight is on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I fit it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, next to an outdoor charge point, using fixings suited to the wall. The cable is already rated for outdoor life, so hanging it outside costs it nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I still need a cable bag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if the cable travels with you. Drivers who charge at home and at untethered public posts usually keep a bag in the boot and a bracket on the wall, with a lead for each. If the cable never leaves the house, the bracket is all you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow high should it go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh enough that the lowest loop is clear of the floor, low enough to reach without stretching. 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